How far is College Park, MD from Montgomery Village, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Montgomery Village, MD is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.17 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.38 mi
31.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.38 mi
Kilometers
31.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery Village
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Montgomery Village
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Bethesda
MD

A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

From College Park
13.1 mi
00h 20m
To Montgomery Village
13.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Montgomery Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Montgomery Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

    2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive

    52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive

    1915 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adelphi Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    1615 ft · 37 sec · New Hampshire Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring, Baltimore, College Park

    798 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Northern Virginia, Silver Spring

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Frederick

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 117, MD 124 North: Clopper Road, West Diamond Avenue, Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road, Watkins Mill Road

    1052 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2731 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

    1458 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Quince Orchard Road

    1025 ft · 19 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Montgomery Village Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Village Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stewartown Road

    1957 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewartown Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Montgomery Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
10.6 mi · 40%
Capital Beltway
7.55 mi · 29%
Adelphi Road
2.31 mi · 9%
Montgomery Village Avenue
2.16 mi · 8%
MD 117
0.72 mi · 3%
Mowatt Lane
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Capital Beltway

Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

7.55 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bethesda
00h 20m from College Park
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving College Park and Rain Showers near Montgomery Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Montgomery Village?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Bethesda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from College Park and 13.1 miles from Montgomery Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around College Park and Rain Showers near Montgomery Village.

Stop Ideas Near North Bethesda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Bethesda and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
The John Wilson Building
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

The John Wilson Building

Washington , DC
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Rating 4.6/5 21 reviews City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bethesda.

RAIL

Rockville station

5 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

New Carrollton station

24 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Montgomery Village. Straight-line distance: 19.38 mi (31.19 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Montgomery Village

#2 Montgomery Village

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population32,032
Coordinates39.1767700, -77.1952600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Montgomery Village (-77.19526, 39.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Montgomery Village. The current time is 05:02:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.